Hans Herzog Nebbiolo 2016
The famous grape of Italian Barolo is a rarity in New Zealand – I only know of a few producers making a Nebbiolo here. This one is from Marlborough – …
Hans Herzog Nebbiolo 2016 Read MoreA collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
The famous grape of Italian Barolo is a rarity in New Zealand – I only know of a few producers making a Nebbiolo here. This one is from Marlborough – …
Hans Herzog Nebbiolo 2016 Read MoreA Central Otago wine (from Wanaka) that I first discovered a few years ago and have reviewed a couple of times (www.winefolio.co.nz/?p=7652 and www.winefolio.co.nz/?p=1720). It has always had a fairly …
Maude Chardonnay 2022 Read MoreA 50/50 blend of Syrah and Merlot from Birdwood in the Adelaide Hills. A brooding, dark burgundy in the glass. Aromas of bruised boysenberry, plum, blueberry, green herbs and black …
Unico Zelo Tropo ‘Big Red’ 2021 Read MoreA Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, using organic fruit and made by the team at Seresin wine. A pale golden colour in the glass. Crisp aromas of lemon, passionfruit, pear, whitecurrant, sorrel, …
Momo Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2022 Read MoreMade by Master of Wine Sam Harrop, from Hawke’s Bay fruit. A vibrant straw-gold with flashes of green to the rim. A bouquet of nectarine, mandarin and lemon zest is …
Sam Harrop ‘Grand Amateur – Watchmaker’ Chardonnay 2021 Read MoreA Pinot Noir from North Canterbury – certified organic and biodynamic fruit from the producer’s Home Vineyard. A mid-ruby red colour in the glass. A smoky, floral and fruity perfume …
Black Estate Home Pinot Noir 2022 Read MoreThe iconic Hawke’s Bay producer has now reached its 50th year, and a showcase of the 2022 vintage wines showed just how accomplished their range now is, across the board. …
2022 releases from Te Mata Read MoreAn Albariño from the Mangatahi Terraces area of Hawke’s Bay. A pale lemon-green in the glass. Scented with white peach, lemon peel, fennel, pepper and elderflower on the nose. That …
Swift Albariño 2023 Read MoreA relatively rare single varietal to find these days – it used to be very common in California (I actually have a lovely piece of art – a label from …
Aluado Alicante Bouschet 2022 Read MoreMade from Gisborne grapes in the Eastland region of New Zealand. A bright green-straw colour in the glass. Perfumed with golden peach, grapefruit, kumquat and quince, there is also a …
Toi Toi Reserve Chardonnay 2022 Read More